Celebrations in Chile as Drill Breaks Through to Trapped Miners

A drill broke through to their cavern more than 2,000 feet (624meters) underground, creating a shaft just wide enough for aspecially designed escape capsule to pass through.

The sound of the siren that signalled the breakthrough thrilledthe miners' families and spread joy across a nation that sees therescue drama as a test of Chile's character.

President Sebastian Pinera says what might have been a tragedyhas become a blessing. A record 66 days have passed since theirgold and copper mine collapsed above them, and the 33 miners arenow just days away from reaching the outside world.

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